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Night-Time Economy Systems Maps
Mapping the night-time economy at a local level to reduce unequal harms
Alcohol and gambling used as escapism from the cost of living crisis
Source of power:
Economic
Space of power:
WORK AND EMPLOYMENT
Description:
Swindon residents who cannot “cope” with the cost of living crisis are turning to alcohol and gambling as forms of escapism. Swindon is seeing increased use of food banks and an "intergeneration[al] cycle of abuse".
Quotes from participants:
"…it’s relevant to talk about the living crisis... if people can’t cope then they turn to escapism, or a way out through gambling... and then escapism through alcohol"
Primary Connections
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